Whether they signed the Declaration of Independence or accompanied the troops as a drummer boy, nothing brings out patriotism quite like uncovering an ancestor who participated in the American Revolution. ... Read More

Ironically, in one of her most popular films, "The Lion in Winter," Katharine Hepburn portrayed her own ancestor, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Learn more about the colorful historical figures in Kate ... Read More

Did you know that Great Aunt Patsy may actually have been named Martha? Or that Grandpa Teddy was Edward, not Theodore? Learning about common nicknames may help you uncover missing ... Read More